Flash Flood — Albany, Wyoming

2022-08-13 · near Albany, Albany, Wyoming

$76K

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall and hail resulting in creek flooding near Lake Owen on the eastern side of the Mullen Burn Scar. Fox Creek Road between Albany and Woods Landing flooded and was closed after a 5 mile stretch was washed out. Road damage of $76,381 was reported with this flash flood.

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding occurred across parts of Albany County Wyoming, including the city of Laramie and the eastern part of the Mullen Burn Scar in southwest Albany County the afternoon of 13 August. Slow moving monsoonal thunderstorms impacted southern Albany County. Fox Creek Road in the eastern Mullen Burn Scar was completely washed out for a 5 mile stretch between Albany and Woods Landing. Additionally, widespread flash flooding was reported in Laramie from separate storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042005. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.